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ANJU SINGH

Anju appears in the Top 100
Innovators & Entrepreneurs Magazine

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Anju Singh

 

Anju Singh’s journey is a story of transformation, resilience, and determination. Born in India as the daughter of an Army officer, Anju’s childhood exposed her to diverse cultures and languages, a background that would later prove invaluable. Trained as an ophthalmologist in India, she arrived in the U.S. with high hopes, earning a Ph.D. and a master’s degree in health administration. But reality hit hard—her qualifications didn’t translate into job opportunities. Faced with mounting obstacles, Anju was forced to carve a path forward.

In 2013, she founded Aanchal Apparel and Accessories, the first authentic Indian boutique on Pennsylvania’s East Shore. With no prior training in business or fashion, Anju transformed necessity into passion, bringing her unique cultural understanding to clients in search of Indian outfits for special occasions. Whether guiding Americans through cultural nuances or perfecting a wedding gown’s fit, her boutique became a bridge between worlds.

 

While entrepreneurship wasn’t her dream, Anju embraced it with unmatched tenacity. Running her business is just one of her four jobs, which include teaching at a community college and tutoring. “I didn’t want to be an entrepreneur—I had no choice,” she says. “But now, I love it. I’m in control of my destiny.”

Through sheer grit, Anju overcame the plight many immigrants face: skilled, educated, and yet sidelined. Today, she not only sustains herself, but also empowers others with cultural confidence, proving that when life hands you lemons, you can create something extraordinary.

 

Anju Singh
Owner: Aanchal Apparel and Accessories
Website: https://anjusingh1517.wixsite.com/website
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-anju-singh-8b031b8b
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Anju.Aanchal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aanchalapparel

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